Linkage

Prototypes different linkage mechanisms based on operations.

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Linkage is a computer aided design program used for quick prototyping of linkage mechanisms. The number of operations needed to add a link and get it connected to other links in the mechanism has been minimized to the lowest number possible, making this program ideal for “throwing together” a working machine.

The mechanism is edited and animated in the same window allowing for quick analysis and modification while working on a design. It is simplistic for a CAD program but that is the intent.

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Specifications
Developer:
David M. Rector
License type:
Freeware
Comments
Cade Last month

Awesome application! I build kinetic sculptures and this application has become an essential tool to quickly explore/create/ test dozens of linkage and coupler curve designs. I can have a design in my head or on paper, then create it in Linkage, and discover immediately, the design is not going to work (More often than not). I make the necessary adjustments or discover a new approach and can have a new design with dimensions on a dxf file ready for CAD in a matter of minutes. I usually tinker around a bit longer though. Great work! Thank you!

Seyfert Last year

Thank you so much for this! Linkage has served me a lot in developing prototypes and final products since its first version years ago.

Francisco Rivera Last year

This software helps me out to create a prototype suspension.

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